Title : Adjunct Faculty - Music
Agency : Northern VA Community College
Location : Multiple Locations
FLSA : Nonexempt
Hiring Range : Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience.
Full Time or Part Time : Part Time
Job Description :
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline / field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
Teaching may include a variety of formats : face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and / or up to 8 credit hours during summer session.
Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks :
- Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
- Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
- Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
- Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
Essential Functions :
As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly;
submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations. Minimum Qualifications :
KSA's
- Ability to work with a diverse population
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exellent analytical skills
- Excellent oral / written communication skills
- Ability to use instructional technology
Required Qualifications :
Earned M.F.A. or M.A. in music from an accredited university or college and have at least graduate 18 credits in their teaching field.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Prior experience teaching in higher education
- Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
- Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.